The nonprofit sector — which encompasses some 1.6 million organizations in the U.S. alone — has joined the ChatGPT and AI digital frenzy. The philanthropic ventures are eager to use… Read More
MacKenzie Scott keeps on giving. The billionaire Seattle philanthropist and author announced another round of significant charitable donations on Wednesday totaling $3.8 billion in support of 465 nonprofit organizations. In… Read More
Deena Pierott answered the phone and remarked about how glad she was that it was Friday. “I don’t know why I say that because I work seven days a week,”… Read More
Erik Arnold likes to joke that for the entire time that he’s been in Seattle, Bill Gates has been responsible for his salary in one way or another. Arnold spent… Read More
Ada Developers Academy, the Seattle-based tuition-free software development boot camp for women and underrepresented sexual, gender and racial minorities, is spinning out from its parent organization and going independent. Ada… Read More
Remote teaching is about to get a little bit easier for thousands of teachers in Seattle Public Schools. The nonprofit organization “Two Screens for Teachers” announced Tuesday that it’s purchasing… Read More
Lyft is launching a new pilot program in Seattle designed to help people experiencing homelessness access emergency shelter services. The transportation company will fund all rides for people offered shelter… Read More
Over the past year, Uber and Lyft have been offering free and discounted rides to help people in need of services get to select nonprofits. The programs have helped people… Read More
AppZocial, a Seattle startup that builds native apps for “trusted communities,” like alumni groups, churches, and non-profits, just secured $1 million in angel financing. The majority of the cash will… Read More
The holidays are, in theory, a time of generosity and compassion for others. But over the New Year’s weekend, InterConnection — a Seattle-based nonprofit that refurbishes donated computer equipment for nonprofits… Read More
Non-profit organizations have a tall order. Getting people to engage, donate, and volunteer their time without concrete compensation is no easy feat. In the past, non-profits relied on grassroots efforts and… Read More